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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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